Department Manager, Pharmacy

London Drugs Limited • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

London Drugs is seeking innovative, patient-focused professionals to join their team as Pharmacy Managers. This role involves providing professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department, ensuring high standards of practice, exceptional pharmacy services, and efficient operations. The Department Manager is responsible for hiring, scheduling, payroll, and the ongoing training and development of pharmacy staff. The position emphasizes patient care, active engagement in patient counseling, profile monitoring, drug usage reviews, and involvement in disease management, compliance programs, community seminars, and workshops. This is a challenging retail pharmacy position for professionals with professionalism, commitment to excellence, and drive.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• 1 - 2 years of community pharmacy experience.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist license and in good standing with the provincial College.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of the pharmacy business.
• Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade his/her knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent customer and staff relations.
• Ability to lead a team and have a coaching management style.
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• A high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional leadership to the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensuring the pharmacy maintains high standards of practice.
• Providing exceptional pharmacy services.
• Operating the pharmacy efficiently.
• Hiring, scheduling, and managing payroll for the Pharmacy Department staff.
• Overseeing the ongoing training and development of staff in the Pharmacy Department.
• Actively engaging in patient counseling.
• Monitoring patient profiles.
• Performing drug usage reviews.
• Participating in disease management and compliance programs.
• Being involved with community seminars and workshops.

Benefits

• Company matched RRSPs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage for you and your family
• Lifelong learning through ongoing in-house training & education courses
• Employee discounts
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager